Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Simple Living through the Frugalmatic lens is about uncovering hidden value in everyday choices. Here you’ll find practical insights on saving money, DIY projects, gardening, and food experiments, along with reflections on getting more from less. These posts show how intentional simplicity can improve health, increase freedom, and create a more satisfying life.
Besides obsessing over how to make the juiciest turkey possible, one of my Thanksgiving traditions is to write a letter to my friend Stan, whom I met during my days as a newspaper editor. He’s […]
New Tradition: Write a Letter Each Month (Yes, It’s Worth It) Read More »
When you want to dig deeper than a Google search but don’t want to pay to get quality information, be sure to check out your local library’s and state’s online resources. Many local libraries offer
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A spike in food price inflation has renewed debate over the wisdom of substituting generics for name-brand products. Over the past 12 months, food prices have risen by more than 5%, according to the Bureau
Generic vs. name brands: How to know which to pick Read More »
I’m proof that cutting your kids’ hair requires little more than a desire to save money and a willingness to make mistakes. For the past year, I’ve been cutting my son’s hair. As a preschooler,
How to prepare for cutting your kids’ hair Read More »
The clothes dryer is making a clunking sound, and you’re wondering whether to call a pro or buy a new dryer. But wait. There is a third option: the DIY repair. Yes, you can do
How to succeed at DIY repairs (even when you fail) Read More »
There’s one type of debt I’m happy to accumulate, and it’s not cheap. I’m paying 10% interest. It’s all going to my kids in the form of an allowance. They’re called Dad Bonds. I’m using
The One Debt I Don’t Mind: Dad Bonds Read More »
Dave Ramsey has built a small media empire around the idea of living debt free. “Debt is dumb,” he says. And he’s right. He advocates for using what he calls the snowball method. Pay off
How to always pay your credit card bill in full each month Read More »
In researching other blogs as I prepared to launch my own site, I encountered debates on the wisdom of so-called extreme couponing. Coupons save money, but they also take time to find. With extreme
Why rebates are better than coupons Read More »
Its jingle is a bit annoying, especially when it sticks in your head for a full afternoon. But I believe firmly you save big money at Menards. The key to saving this big money is
Truth to the jingle: Save big money at Menards Read More »
If your favorite teams are regional, there’s a way to cancel your cable or satellite service without ever missing a game. Plus, you can save hundreds of dollars each year. Here’s how to do it.
Sports fans, cut the cord by turning on the radio Read More »
